Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Week of July 25, 1998

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

The week’s most popular songs, ranked by audio and video streaming activity on leading digital music services, radio airplay audience impressions based on monitored airplay and sales data, all compiled by Luminate. Audience totals are derived, in part, using certain Nielsen Audio listener estimates.

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The Boy Is Mine

Brandy & Monica

Last week

Weeks at no. 1

Weeks on chart

Songwriter(s):

R.Jerkins, B.R.Norwood, L.A.Daniels, F.Jerkins III, J.Tejeda

Producer(s):

R.Jerkins, D.Austin, Brandy

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Week of July 25, 1998

This Week

Award

Last Week

Peak Pos.

Wks on Chart

1
- The Boy Is Mine
  Brandy & Monica
- 1
- 1
- 9
- - 1
  - 1
  - 9

Songwriter(s):

R.Jerkins, B.R.Norwood, L.A.Daniels, F.Jerkins III, J.Tejeda

Producer(s):

R.Jerkins, D.Austin, Brandy

RIAA Certification: Platinum x2

2
- Friend Of Mine
  Kelly Price
- 3
- 2
- 3
- - 3
  - 2
  - 3

Songwriter(s):

K.Price, S.A.Jordan, J.Walker, A.Dent, Seals, Crofts

Producer(s):

J-Dub, Dent, Stevie J

Imprint/Promotion Label:

T-Neck/IDJMG

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Gold

3
- Make It Hot
  Nicole Featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott & Mocha
- 4
- 3
- 5
- - 4
  - 3
  - 5

Songwriter(s):

M.A.Elliott

Producer(s):

Timbaland

Imprint/Promotion Label:

The Gold Mind/East West/EEG

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Gold

4
- They Don't Know/Are U Still Down
  Jon B
- 2
- 2
- 26
- - 2
  - 2
  - 26

Songwriter(s):

J.Buk, T.Kelley, B.H.Robinson, T.A.Shakur, Johnny J

Producer(s):

Tim & Bob, T.Shakur

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Yab Yum/550 Music/Epic

RIAA Certification: Platinum

5
- Too Close
  Next
- 5
- 1
- 24
- - 5
  - 1
  - 24

Songwriter(s):

K.Gist, D.Lighty, RL, R.Brown, R.A.Ford, D.Miller, J.B.Moore, K.Walker

Producer(s):

KayGee, D.Lighty

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Arista

RIAA Certification: Platinum

6
- My Way
  Usher
- 6
- 4
- 6
- - 6
  - 4
  - 6

Songwriter(s):

J.Dupri Mauldin, M.L.Seal, Jr., U.Raymond IV

Producer(s):

J.Dupri

Imprint/Promotion Label:

LaFace/Arista

RIAA Certification: Platinum

7
- Still Not A Player
  Big Punisher Featuring Joe
- 7
- 6
- 7
- - 7
  - 6
  - 7

Songwriter(s):

C.Rios, J.Foster, M.Williams, R.Jerkins, J.Tejeda, J.L.Thomas, J.Skinner

Producer(s):

Knobody

8
- Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)
  Pras Michel Feat. Ol' Dirty Bastard & Introducing Mya
- 8
- 8
- 5
- - 8
  - 8
  - 5

Songwriter(s):

P.Michael, W.Jean, R.T.Jones, B.A.Gibb, M.E.Gibb, R.H.Gibb, J.Brown, B.Byrd

Producer(s):

W.Jean, P.Micheal

Gains In Performance

9
- My All/Breakdown
  Mariah Carey
- 10
- 4
- 12
- - 10
  - 4
  - 12

Songwriter(s):

M.Carey, W.Afanasieff, A.Henderson, C.Scruggs, S.A.Jordan

Producer(s):

M.Carey, W.Afanasieff, Stevie J, Diddy

RIAA Certification: Platinum

10
- I Get Lonely
  Janet Featuring BLACKstreet
- 9
- 1
- 11
- - 9
  - 1
  - 11

Songwriter(s):

J.Jackson, J.S.Harris III, T.S.Lewis, R.Elizondo, Jr.

Producer(s):

Jimmy Jam, T.S.Lewis, J.Jackson, Teddy Riley

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Virgin Rec./Capitol

RIAA Certification: Gold

11
- Say It
  Voices Of Theory
- 11
- 11
- 20
- - 11
  - 11
  - 20

Songwriter(s):

R.Basora, S.Morales, G.McKetney

Producer(s):

S.Morales

Imprint/Promotion Label:

H.O.L.A./Red Ant

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Gold

12
- Horse & Carriage
  Cam'Ron Featuring Mase
- 16
- 12
- 2
- - 16
  - 12
  - 2

Songwriter(s):

C.Giles, S.J.Barnes, J.C.Olivier

Producer(s):

Poke & Tone

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Untertainment/Epic

Gains In Performance

13
- Money Ain't A Thang
  JD Featuring Jay-Z
- 17
- 13
- 4
- - 17
  - 13
  - 4

Songwriter(s):

J.Dupri Mauldin, S.C.Carter, S.Arrington, C.C.Carter, B.Hank, R.Parker

Producer(s):

J.Dupri

Imprint/Promotion Label:

So So Def/Columbia

Gains In Performance

14
- It's All About Me
  Mya & Sisqo
- 14
- 2
- 20
- - 14
  - 2
  - 20

Songwriter(s):

D.Pearson, M.Andrews, A.Dudley, T.C.Horn, J.J.Jeczalik, G.Langan, P.Morley

Producer(s):

D.Pearson

Imprint/Promotion Label:

University/Interscope

RIAA Certification: Gold

15
- The Arms Of The One Who Loves You
  Xscape
- 13
- 4
- 13
- - 13
  - 4
  - 13

Songwriter(s):

D.E.Warren

Producer(s):

G.Roche

Imprint/Promotion Label:

So So Def/Columbia

RIAA Certification: Gold

16
- Destiny
  Myron
- 21
- 16
- 3
- - 21
  - 16
  - 3

Songwriter(s):

M.Davis, T.Jones, H.Hancock, A.Willis

Producer(s):

T.Jones

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Island/IDJMG

Gains In Performance

17
- Do Your Thing
  7 Mile
- 12
- 12
- 14
- - 12
  - 12
  - 14

Songwriter(s):

T.A.Oliver, M.C.Rooney

Producer(s):

T.Oliver

18
- How Do I Say I'm Sorry
  Tami Davis
- 20
- 18
- 6
- - 20
  - 18
  - 6

Songwriter(s):

K.Andes, D.Cox, L.Stephens

Producer(s):

K.Andes

Gains In Performance

19
- Whatcha Gone Do?
  Link
- 15
- 15
- 8
- - 15
  - 15
  - 8

Songwriter(s):

D.Allamby, L.Browder, A.Roberson

Producer(s):

D.Allamby

20
- All My Life/Don't Rush (Take Love Slowly)
  K-Ci & JoJo
- 18
- 1
- 18
- - 18
  - 1
  - 18

Songwriter(s):

J.L.Hailey, R.Bennett, R.C.Hailey

Producer(s):

J.Hailey, R.Bennett

21 NEW
NEW
- Lookin' At Me
  Mase Featuring Puff Daddy
- -
- 21
- 1
- - -
  - 21
  - 1

Songwriter(s):

M.Betha, C.Hugo, P.L.Williams, S.J.Combs

Producer(s):

The Neptunes

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Bad Boy/Arista

Highest ranking debut

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Gold

22
- Nobody Does It Better
  Nate Dogg Featuring Warren G
- 24
- 22
- 3
- - 24
  - 22
  - 3

Songwriter(s):

N.Jones, W.Griffin III, H.Johnson

Producer(s):

Warren G

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Dogg Foundation/Epic/Breakaway

Gains In Performance

23
- Let's Ride
  Montell Jordan Feat. Master P & Silkk The Shocker
- 22
- 1
- 23
- - 22
  - 1
  - 23

Songwriter(s):

M.D.S.Jordan, P.Miller, Z.Miller

Producer(s):

T.Bishop

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Def Jam/IDJMG

RIAA Certification: Platinum

24
- So Into You
  Tamia
- 25
- 24
- 3
- - 25
  - 24
  - 3

Songwriter(s):

T.Kelley, B.H.Robinson, T.Hill, L.Richie, R.LaPread

Producer(s):

Tim & Bob

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Qwest/Warner Bros.

Gains In Performance

25
- Here We Go Again
  Aretha Franklin
- 28
- 25
- 4
- - 28
  - 25
  - 4

Songwriter(s):

J.Dupri Mauldin, T.Broussard, T.Lorenz, W.Garfield, D.Romani, M.Malavasi

Producer(s):

J.Dupri

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Arista

Biggest gain in airplay

Gains In Performance

26
- Ninety Nine [Flash The Message]
  John Forte
- 26
- 26
- 9
- - 26
  - 26
  - 9

Songwriter(s):

J.Fahrenkrog-Peterson, K.Karges, J.Forte

Producer(s):

W.Jean, Pras

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Ruffhouse/Columbia

Gains In Performance

27
- Cheers 2 U
  Playa
- 19
- 10
- 18
- - 19
  - 10
  - 18

Songwriter(s):

S.E.Garrett, T.Z.Mosley

Producer(s):

Timbaland

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Def Jam/IDJMG

28
- Love For Free
  Rell Featuring Jay-Z
- 30
- 28
- 9
- - 30
  - 28
  - 9

Songwriter(s):

O.Bingham, G.Gaddis, S.C.Carter, S.Taylor, B.Nicholas

Producer(s):

D.Bingham

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Roc-A-Fella/IDJMG

Gains In Performance

29
- Come With Me
  Puff Daddy Featuring Jimmy Page
- 27
- 19
- 5
- - 27
  - 19
  - 5

Songwriter(s):

J.P.Page, R.Plant, J.Bonham, S.J.Combs, M.Curry

Producer(s):

Diddy

RIAA Certification: Platinum

30
- Woof Woof
  69 Boyz
- 33
- 30
- 3
- - 33
  - 30
  - 3

Songwriter(s):

A.V.Bryant

Producer(s):

K.Mills

Imprint/Promotion Label:

QuadraSound/Big Beat/Atlantic

Gains In Performance

31
- 2 Way Street
  Missjones
- 37
- 31
- 5
- - 37
  - 31
  - 5

Songwriter(s):

T.Jones, M.M.Winans, K.Hickson

Producer(s):

M.Winans

32
- I Got The Hook Up!
  Master P Featuring Sons Of Funk
- 23
- 11
- 16
- - 23
  - 11
  - 16

Songwriter(s):

P.Miller, Sons Of Funk

Producer(s):

KLC, Sons Of Funk

Imprint/Promotion Label:

No Limit/Priority

RIAA Certification: Gold

33
- Shorty (You Keep Playin' With My Mind)
  Imajin Featuring Keith Murray
- 35
- 20
- 9
- - 35
  - 20
  - 9

Songwriter(s):

R.Lawrence, D.M.Angelettie, J.Knight, N.J.Wright, K.Murray, P.Brown, R.Rans

Producer(s):

R.Lawrence, D.Angelettie

34
- Get At Me Dog
  DMX Featuring Sheek Of The Lox
- 40
- 19
- 23
- - 40
  - 19
  - 23

Songwriter(s):

E.Simmons, A.Fields, D.Blackmon, S.Taylor

Producer(s):

PK, Grease

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Ruff Ryders/IDJMG

RIAA Certification: Gold

35
- No, No, No
  Destiny's Child
- 32
- 1
- 35
- - 32
  - 1
  - 35

Songwriter(s):

V.J.Herbert, R.D.Fusari, M.Brown, C.C.Gaines

Producer(s):

W.Jean, V.Herbert, R.Fusari

RIAA Certification: Platinum

36
- There You Are
  Sam Salter
- 36
- 31
- 6
- - 36
  - 31
  - 6

Songwriter(s):

P.L.Stewart, Tab

Producer(s):

L.Stewart

Imprint/Promotion Label:

LaFace/Arista

37
- A Rose Is Still A Rose
  Aretha Franklin
- 29
- 5
- 20
- - 29
  - 5
  - 20

Songwriter(s):

L.N,Hill, J.W.Bush, K.Withrow, J.Houser, A.Aly, E.Brickell

Producer(s):

L.Hill

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Arista

RIAA Certification: Gold

38
- Party Ain't A Party
  Queen Pen Featuring Teddy Riley, Nutta Butta, Markell & Jesse Wes
- 38
- 26
- 6
- - 38
  - 26
  - 6

Songwriter(s):

L.Walters, E.T.Riley, T.Kelly, A.Davidson, I.Davidson, M.Smith, J.Williams, M.White

Producer(s):

Teddy Riley

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Lil' Man/Interscope

39
- Been Around The World
  Puff Daddy & The Family (Feat. The Notorious B.I.G. & Mase)
- 47
- 7
- 34
- - 47
  - 7
  - 34

Songwriter(s):

David Bowie, L.Stansfield, A.Morris, I.Devaney, C.Wallace, M.Betha, S.J.Combs, R.Lawrence

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Week of July 25, 1998

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

The Boy Is Mine

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Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

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Additional Awards

The Boy Is Mine

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Friend Of Mine

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Make It Hot

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They Don't Know/Are U Still Down

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Too Close

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My Way

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Still Not A Player

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Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)

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My All/Breakdown

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I Get Lonely

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Say It

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Horse & Carriage

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Money Ain't A Thang

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It's All About Me

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The Arms Of The One Who Loves You

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Destiny

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Do Your Thing

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How Do I Say I'm Sorry

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Whatcha Gone Do?

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All My Life/Don't Rush (Take Love Slowly)

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